Jack Lawrence

Why can't they?

If I'm willing to go to trial, why won't they go to trial?

If they would just simply say, we will give you a trial within the statutory 70 days, then let's go.

But they won't even do that.

Journalists.

It's fair to say the profession can get a bad rap, and in some cases rightfully so.

But I believe that not all journalists are created equal, and there truly are some incredible people that seek out important stories that need to be told.

As someone who myself has been telling stories for most of my professional career, there are a handful of these journalists that I look up to for their work and for different reasons.

One man, for instance, is called Michael McIntyre, someone who I grew up watching.

A man who inserted himself undercover into the underworld of the United Kingdom, including with football hooligans of the late 90s.

The bravery and skill it takes to go undercover is one thing, but to also make a documentary about it at the same time is another level entirely.

Then there's a man I'm sure most of you, if not all of you, will know.

A man my wife likes to joke is my hall pass, Louis Theroux.

I've watched, listened and read everything this man has done over the years, and his skill of being able to drop himself into such varying situations and extracting incredible stories is, in my opinion, second to none.

And then, well, then there's a breed of journalist who I think embodies both of what Michael and Louis do, and then some.

And that's war journalists.

But not just any war journalist.

There is one in particular that I hold in very high esteem.

Yes, and to you, sir, I was going to say, how was your Christmas?

Was it all right?